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The High Court has approved two settlements arising from two separate High Court personal injury* actions taken on behalf of the injured children against two childcare facilities.

The High Court has approved an interim settlement of €1.3 million for a four year old girl who was brain damaged at birth.

In 2012, there was an increase of 12% in the amount of complaints to the Medical Council against registered doctors.

The information contained in the Medical Council annual report, stated that it received 35 new complaints per month in 2012 compared to 32 complaints in the previous year. A total of 423 new complaints were received in 2012, representing a 12 per cent increase from 2011. Of the 423 complaints, the Medical Council made decisions 396 complaints and 56 complaints were referred to the Fitness to Practice Committee for inquiry.

The Fitness to Practice Committee held 41 inquiries over 100 days during 2012 and of the 41 inquiries the following decisions were made:

• Six doctors have had conditions attached to their registration

• Two doctors had their registration cancelled

• Four doctors were suspended

• Eleven doctors received advice/admonishment/censure

• Eleven doctors were found not guilty and a further 14 provided undertakings to the Fitness to Practice Committee

• Four reports are waiting to go before council for consideration in relation to sanction

If you or someone you know has suffered a personal injury as a result of a doctors negligence, one of our personal injury solicitors would be delighted to speak with you. We will listen to your story and advise you of your options.

A boy who suffered brain damage at his birth has settled his High Court medical negligence* action for damages.

A nine year old child has been awarded €14,000 in compensation as a result of a personal injury* claim against Burger King.

The Midlands Regional Hospital in Portlaoise has apologised to the parents of an eight-year-old boy who died 18 hours after he was discharged from its emergency department.

A member of the senior Laois hurling panel has been awarded €20,000 in compensation following personal injuries* he suffered as a result of a road traffic accident that occurred four years ago.

A 38 year old Dunnes Stores sales assistant who lacerated her right thumb with discarded glass while removing rubbish bags has been awarded €6,050 in damages for a personal injury* claim against her employers.

Cycling has become a very common mode of transport as a result of the Bike to work scheme set up by the government. Under the bike to work scheme, your employer can help you obtain a new bike and safety equipment worth up to 1,000 euro. You can then deduct a sum from your salary on a monthly basis to pay for the bike. This allows you to save up to 52% of the retail price of bike and equipment. Your employer also makes savings to encourage them.

The Personal Injuries Assessment Board was established in 2003 to deal with personal injury* claims. An application must be made to the Injuries Board before proceedings can be issued except in medical negligence* claims.